February 2017 I-129F Filers

[Bannonmh194 53]

18 minutes ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

Good luck! Please let us know what will they can do to your case. I'm also waiting for they response for more than a month after they received our rfe response.

Ok I will !! I am on day 63 since they received mine. So I think it's time to seek other help such as the congressman 

[Ana&Matt 213]

8 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

Congrats! Nice to see they are moving fast for you know

 

Yes, you have to check under Immigrant and the six steps message is just a generic one that doesn't apply for K1's.

 

So next thing should be the Embassy contacting you, but you can also email them once the case shows in the ceac website as "Ready" to provide them with your contact (specially email because I've been told that's what they use now) and let them know you are ready yourself.

 

Best of luck!

Thanks so much!!!

We would email the embassy then!

 

6 hours ago, TexasHeartsIndia said:

I would definitely recommend emailing or calling the embassy as soon as it says "ready". We made the mistake of waiting for them to email us and ended up wasting time. Also, check the VJ page for your embassy for info. Looking at the forum for your country might help, too.

Thanks a lot!!

[Camie 72]

6 hours ago, Bannonmh194 said:

Ok I will !! I am on day 63 since they received mine. So I think it's time to seek other help such as the congressman 

I'm on day 53 and I can't believe you're 10 days ahead of me and still haven't received the response. This is ridiculous. My problem is neither my fiancé or I are in the US so we don't have a congressman to contact about this! All we have is the USCIS tier 2, but even then they've already sent an email to CSC asking for an update but we still have to way 15-20 days for a response to that too. 

[Estibaliz 3,037]

11 hours ago, TexasHeartsIndia said:

In fun news... My bridal shower is this month! Look what my matron of honor and bridesmaid created for the shower invites!! I was so touched - I actually started crying!

Lol, it looks like you love Spain, since we are there in the middle of the heart. Good taste 

What a beautiful thing, no surprise you were touched

[Bannonmh194 53]

3 hours ago, Camie said:

I'm on day 53 and I can't believe you're 10 days ahead of me and still haven't received the response. This is ridiculous. My problem is neither my fiancé or I are in the US so we don't have a congressman to contact about this! All we have is the USCIS tier 2, but even then they've already sent an email to CSC asking for an update but we still have to way 15-20 days for a response to that too. 

I can't even get a tier 2 to send a inquiry for me. They keep telling me I have to wait. What did you tell them so they would do that ?

[O.C 160]

17 hours ago, janet3 said:

I have been calling the non immigrant. 

We called the non immigrant line 3 times in the past 3 weeks and they told us did not receive our case.

 

Yesterday we called the immigrant line and used option 5  and they told us it has been received but no case # yet.

 

 

[KatieAndConnor 0]

Hi there,

My fiance and I received a letter on June 9 saying the NVC had received our I-129F petition and was forwarding it to the embassy in London. However, we haven't heard anything since. Is this normal? It seems like some of you who filed at similar times have already gone in for your interviews, so how did the embassy contact you? When I checked the CEAC website today, it said our case was "Ready." Can we schedule our interview now or do we need to wait? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

Edited August 8, 2017 by KatieAndConnor

[Camie 72]

2 hours ago, Bannonmh194 said:

I can't even get a tier 2 to send a inquiry for me. They keep telling me I have to wait. What did you tell them so they would do that ?

If whoever answered me doesn't accept my request to speak to tier 2, I call back again and i always get someone different. Usually other operators are nicer and will accept your request to speak to tier 2, just ask nicely! There was a time I said I already was in line to speak to tier 2 the day before but never got a call back when they said they would, and the operator put me through to tier 2! Give it a try again  

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

28 minutes ago, KatieAndConnor said:

Hi there,

My fiance and I received a letter on June 9 saying the NVC had received our I-129F petition and was forwarding it to the embassy in London. However, we haven't heard anything since. Is this normal? It seems like some of you who filed at similar times have already gone in for your interviews, so how did the embassy contact you? When I checked the CEAC website today, it said our case was "Ready." Can we schedule our interview now or do we need to wait? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

wow june 9th is a long time ago. if the CEAC website says ready you are supposed to submit the ds-160 form, pay the visa fee and contact your country's embassy to schedule the interview. 

[janet3 1,170]

1 hour ago, Orit.d said:

We called the non immigrant line 3 times in the past 3 weeks and they told us did not receive our case.

 

Yesterday we called the immigrant line and used option 5  and they told us it has been received but no case # yet.

 

 

I called yesterday and they had received it.

I called this morning and they gave me the case number. 

 

[Bannonmh194 53]

30 minutes ago, Camie said:

If whoever answered me doesn't accept my request to speak to tier 2, I call back again and i always get someone different. Usually other operators are nicer and will accept your request to speak to tier 2, just ask nicely! There was a time I said I already was in line to speak to tier 2 the day before but never got a call back when they said they would, and the operator put me through to tier 2! Give it a try again  

I have spoken to the tier 2 supervisors but they say I just have to wait and haven't sent in a inquiry for me 

[O.C 160]

6 minutes ago, janet3 said:

I called yesterday and they had received it.

I called this morning and they gave me the case number. 

 

Awesome! We will call back tomorrow and hopefully they will have a case # for us.

It's been 4 weeks since NOA2 now.. 

[RaptureSongbird 533]

1 hour ago, KatieAndConnor said:

Hi there,

My fiance and I received a letter on June 9 saying the NVC had received our I-129F petition and was forwarding it to the embassy in London. However, we haven't heard anything since. Is this normal? It seems like some of you who filed at similar times have already gone in for your interviews, so how did the embassy contact you? When I checked the CEAC website today, it said our case was "Ready." Can we schedule our interview now or do we need to wait? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

Yes, you might not hear anything from the Embassy.  Some people receive what's called "Packet 3" from the Embassy, some don't.  If you don't, you can find the information on how to proceed here since your status on CEAC already says Ready:

 

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/applying-for-a-fiancee-visa-instructions/

 

Sorry that you had such a delay in waiting, you could have probably had your medical and interview already by now.

[TriloByte 1,818]

1 hour ago, KatieAndConnor said:

Hi there,

My fiance and I received a letter on June 9 saying the NVC had received our I-129F petition and was forwarding it to the embassy in London. However, we haven't heard anything since. Is this normal? It seems like some of you who filed at similar times have already gone in for your interviews, so how did the embassy contact you? When I checked the CEAC website today, it said our case was "Ready." Can we schedule our interview now or do we need to wait? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

My UK steps after NOA2:

 

In this exact order:

1. Started calling both the immigrant and non-immigrant NVC support lines two weeks after NOA2. Called every two days until we were told the case is received
2. Called the NVC line that said our case was received every day until they give us a case an LND number.
3. We waited until the case checker above said "READY". https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx
4. We completed the DS160 online and printed the receipt/confirmation. You need the receipt/confirmation/AA number later.
5. We Scheduled the medical over the phone. You will pay 300 pounds when you go to the medical.
6. We submitted the readiness form online.
7. We scheduled the interview online. this is when you will pay $265.00 and you will also have the option to pay for the carrier service at the same time (18 pounds). Make sure to schedule the interview 2 weeks after the medical because if the medical results are not at the embassy the day of your interview it can cause delays. Printed all of the confirmations as they are needed later. You need your LND number, AA number/DS160 confirmation number, your passport number, your personal info to schedule. Choose option 2, the K option when asked.  

We DID NOT need a letter from the embassy to schedule anything nor did we need it at the interview. 

 

Read all of the info at this link. It's where you find the phone numbers and links to do the above and other things you must understand to prep for it all: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/

 

Also: Consulates are not all equal. Bring this stuff anyway, but you don't need any further proof of a relationship, like photos, etc. They don't ask for it in London. In fact, it just seemed like a formality that my fiancee had to go there at all. Seems that everyone gets approved in less effort than you would put into walking up to a bank teller and withdrawing money.

Edited August 8, 2017 by TriloByte

[AnnieBee 58]

Has anyone made it to the states on a K1 visa? What was your experience at the immigration office? I'm leaving on the 25th what should I expect?